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Stay positive
Focus on the good things in your life. Forgive yourself for making mistakes and forgive others. Spend time with healthy, positive people. Stay positive!
Emotional Wellbeing
Emotional well-being refers to the emotional quality an individual experiences. Emotional well-being is influenced by a variety of demographic, economic, and situational factors. The implications of decreased emotional well-being are related to mental health concerns such as stress, depression, and anxiety. These in turn, contribute to physical health concerns such as digestive disorders, sleep disturbances, and general lack of energy.
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Find purpose and meaning
Figure out what’s important in life, and focus on that. This could be work, family, volunteering, caregiving, or something else. Spend time doing what feels meaningful to you.
Connect with others
Make a lunch date, join a group, and say hi to strangers. We need positive connections with other people. Stay connected!
Take care of your physical health
Exercise regularly, eat healthy meals, and get enough sleep. Don’t abuse drugs or alcohol. Keep your physical health from affecting your emotional health. Take care of yourself!
Strive for balance
Find a healthy balance between work and play, and between activity and rest. Make time for things you enjoy. Focus on positive things in your life.
Manage stress
Learn relaxation methods to cope with stress. These could include deep breathing, meditation, and exercise. Learn to relax.
Think before you act
Give yourself time to think and be calm before you say or do something you might regret. Think before you react.
Express your feelings in appropriate ways.
Let people close to you know when something is bothering you. Keeping feelings of sadness or anger inside adds to stress. Express yourself!
Be aware of your emotions and reactions
Notice what in your life makes you sad, frustrated, or angry. Try to address or change those things.
Show Your Animals Some TLC (everydayhealth.com)
Playing with dogs may help reduce stress, increase energy & happiness and even boost how socially supported people feel. Make time for your animal friends; it’s time well-spent.